JEE Advanced 2008 Paper 1

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Exam
JEE Advanced
Year
2008
Session
Paper 1
Language
English
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62
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62 questions of JEE Advanced 2008 Paper 1

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Consider the two curves Cy=4x Cx+y2-6x+1=0 Then, C and C touch each other only at one point B) C and C touch each other exactly at two points

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The edges of a parallelopiped are of unit length and are parallel to non-coplanar unit vectors db,c such that ab=bc=ca= 2 Then,the volume of the parallelopiped is

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Let a and b be non-zero real numbers.Then, the equation ax2+by2+cx-5xy+6y=0 represents A) four straight lines, when c =0 and ab are of the same sign Bt two straight lines and a circle, when a =b,and c is of sign opposite to that of a C two straight lines and a hyperbola, when a and b are of the same sign and c is of sign opposite to that of a D a circle and an ellipse, when a and b are of the same sign and c is of sign opposite to that of a

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Let x-1 gx= 0<x<2m and n are integersm0n>0and logcosx-1 let p be the left hand derivative ofx-1| at x=1. If lim g(x= p,then
  1. n=1m=1
  2. n=1,m=-1
  3. n=2m=2
  4. n>2m=n

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A straight line through the vertex P of a triangle PQR intersects the side QR at the point S and the circumcircle of the triangle PQR at the point T.If S is not the centre of the circumcircle,then 1 1 2

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Let Px1yand Qxy)y<0y2<0,be the end points of the latus rectum of the ellipse x2+4y=4.The equations of parabolas with latus rectum PQ are
  1. x2+23y=3+3
  2. x2-23y=3+3
  3. x2+23y=3-3
  4. x2-23y=3-3

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Let fx) be a non-constant twice differentiable function defined on -,) such that fx=f1-x)andf =0.Then Afx vanishes at least twice on[01]

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Let f and g be real valued functions defined on interval -1,1 such that gx) is continuousg00g0=0,g00,andfx=gxsinx. STATEMENT-1lim[gxcotx-g0 cosec x]=f0. x-0 and STATEMENT-2:f0=g0. A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 C STATEMENT-1 is True,STATEMENT-2 is False D) STATEMENT-1 is False,STATEMENT-2 is True

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Consider three planes Px-y+z=1 Px+y-z=-1 P3x-3y+3z=2. Let LLL be the lines of intersection of the planes P and P3,P3 and P1 and P and P,respectively. STATEMENT-1:At least two of the lines LL and L3 are non-parallel. and STATEMENT-2:The three planes do not have a common point. A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True;STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 CSTATEMENT-1 is True,STATEMENT-2 is False D STATEMENT-1 is False,STATEMENT-2 is True 0

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Consider the system of equations x-2y+3z=-1 -x+y-2z=k x-3y+4z=1. STATEMENT-1 The system of equations has no solution for k+3. and 1 3 -1 STATEMENT-2:The determinant -1 -2 k 0fork3. 1 4 1 A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

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Consider the system of equations ax+by=0,cx+dy=0,wherea,bc,de{0,1}. STATEMENT-1: The probability that the system of equations has a unique 3 solution is 8 and STATEMENT-2:The probability that the system of equations has a solution is 1.

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Question 24 (figure/table included)

Students I, II and III perform an experiment for measuring the acceleration due to gravity (g) using a simple pendulum. They use different lengths of the pendulum and/or record time for different number of oscillations. The observations are shown in the table. Least count for length=0.1 cm Least count for time = 0.1 s Student Length of the Number of Total time for Time pendulum (cm) oscillations (n) (n) oscillations (s) period (s) I 64.0 8 128.0 16.0 II 64.0 4 64.0 16.0 III 20.0 4 36.0 9.0 If EEl and El are the percentage errors in g,i.e. g and III respectively, A E=0 BE is minimum

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Question 25 (figure/table included)

Figure shows three resistor configurations R1,R2 and R3 connected to 3 V battery.If the power dissipated by the configuration R1,R2 and R3 is P1,P2 and P3, respectively,then Figure: 12 12 12 12 3V 12 3V 12 12 12 3V 12 12 12 12 12 12 R1 R2 R3
  1. P1>P2>P3
  2. P1>P3>P2
  3. P2>P1>P3
  4. P3>P2>P1

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Which one of the following statements is WRONG in the context of X-rays generated from a X-ray tube? A) Wavelength of characteristic X-rays decreases when the atomic number of the target increases B Cut-off wavelength of the continuous X-rays depends on the atomic number of the target C Intensity of the characteristic X-rays depends on the electrical power given to the X-ray tube D Cut-off wavelength of the continuous X-rays depends on the energy of the electrons in the X-ray tube

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Two beams of red and violet colours are made to pass separately through a prism angle of the prism is 60). In the position of minimum deviation, the angle of refraction will be A30for both the colours

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A spherically symmetric gravitational system of particles has a mass density Pofor rR 0= 0forr>R where Po is a constant.A test mass can undergo circular motion under the influence of the gravitational field of particles.Its speed V as a function of distance r0<r<) from the centre of the system is represented by (A

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Question 30 (figure/table included)

Two balls,having linear momenta p=pi and p=-piundergo a collision in free space. There is no external force acting on the balls.Let p and pbe their final momenta.The following options) is(are) NOT ALLOwED for any non-zero value of paabbcandc Ap=ai+bj+ck Bp=ch p=ai+bj p=ck Cp=ai+bj+ch Dp=ai+bj p=ai+bj-ch P=ai+bj

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Question 32 (figure/table included)

A particle of mass m and charge q,moving with velocity V enters Region II normal to the boundary as shown in the figure. Region II has a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the paper.The length of the Region II is .Choose the correct choice(s). Figure: Region I Region II Region III XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX m m C m D Time spent in Region II is same for any velocity V as long as the particle returns to Region I

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In a Young's double slit experiment, the separation between the two slits is d and the wavelength of the light is .The intensity of light falling on slit 1 is four times the intensity of light falling on slit 2.Choose the correct choice(s). A) If d =,the screen will contain only one maximum B If <d<2,at least one more maximum besides the central maximum will be observed on the screen C If the intensity of light falling on slit 1 is reduced so that it becomes equal to that of slit 2, the intensities of the observed dark and bright fringes will increase D) If the intensity of light falling on slit 2 is increased so that it becomes equal to that of slit 1, the intensities of the observed dark and bright fringes will increase

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STATEMENT-1 In a Meter Bridge experiment, null point for an unknown resistance is measured. Now, the unknown resistance is put inside an enclosure maintained at a higher temperature. The null point can be obtained at the same point as before by decreasing the value of the standard resistance. and STATEMENT-2 Resistance of a metal increases with increase in temperature. A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is TrueSTATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 C STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False (D STATEMENT-1 is False,STATEMENT-2 is True Answer (V) B)

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STATEMENT-1 An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the Earth experiences weightlessness. and STATEMENT-2 An object moving around the Earth under the influence of Earth's gravitational force is in a state offree-fall.

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STATEMENT-1 Two cylinders, one hollow (metal) and the other solid (wood) with the same mass and identical dimensions are simultaneously allowed to roll without slipping down an inclined plane from the same height. The hollow cylinder will reach the bottom of the inclined plane first. and STATEMENT-2 By the principle of conservation of energy, the total kinetic energies of both the cylinders are identical when they reach the bottom of the incline.

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Question 37 (figure/table included)

STATEMENT-1 The stream of water flowing at high speed from a garden hose pipe tends to spread like a fountain when held vertically up, but tends to narrow down when held vertically down. and STATEMENT-2 In any steady flow of an incompressible fluid, the volume flow rate of the fluid remains constant. (A STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True;STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B)STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 (C STATEMENT-1 is True,STATEMENT-2 is False

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As the bubble moves upwards, besides the buoyancy force the following forces are acting on it A)Only the force of gravity B) The force due to gravity and the force due to the pressure of the liquid C The force due to gravity, the force due to the pressure of the liquid and the force due to viscosity of the liquid D The force due to gravity and the force due to viscosity of the liquid

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The wavelength of light emitted in the visible region by He* ions after collisions with H atoms is A 6.510m B5.610m -7

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Question 43 (figure/table included)

The ratio of the kinetic energy of the n =2 electron for the H atom to that of Heion is

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If collision between the block and the incline is completely elastic, then the vertical upward) component of the velocity of the block at point B, immediately after it strikes the second incline is A30 m/s B15 m/s

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Native silver metal forms a water soluble complex with a dilute aqueous solution of NaCN in the presence of Anitrogen

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Under the same reaction conditions, initial concentration of 1.386 mol dm of a substance becomes half in 40 seconds and 20 seconds through first order and zero k order kinetics, respectively.Ratio of the rate constants for first order (k) and ko zero order (k) of the reactions is
  1. 0.5 moldm
  2. 1.0 moldm³
  3. 1.5 moldm³
  4. 2.0 mol-dm

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The correct statement(s) concerning the structures E,F and G is (are) H3C- O H3C- HO H3C- CH₃ H3C CH₃ H3C CH₃ H3C OH (E) (F) (G) A E, F and G are resonance structures BE,F and E,G are tautomers C) F and G are geometrical isomers D F and G are diastereomers

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A gas described by van der Waals equation A) behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large molar volumes B) behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large pressures C is characterised by van der Waals coefficients that are dependent on the identity of the gas but are independent of the temperature D has the pressure that is lower than the pressure exerted by the same gas behaving ideally

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STATEMENT-1:Bromobenzene upon reaction with Br/Fe gives 1,4-dibromobenzene as the major product. and STATEMENT-2:In bromobenzene, the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in directing the incoming electrophile.

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STATEMENT-1:Pb+ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than Sn4+compounds. and STATEMENT-2: The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect'. A) STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

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STATEMENT-1: The plot of atomic number y-axis) versus number of neutrons x-axis) for stable nuclei shows a curvature towards x-axis from the line of 45slope as the atomic number is increased. and STATEMENT-2: Proton-proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attractive forces involving protons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.

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STATEMENT-1:For every chemical reaction at equilibrium, standard Gibbs energy of reaction is zero. and STATEMENT-2: At constant temperature and pressure, chemical reactions are spontaneous in the direction of decreasing Gibbs energy. A STATEMENT-1 is True,STATEMENT-2 is True;STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1 B STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

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Among the following, the correct statement is A Between NH and PH3,NH is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical's'orbital and is less directional B) Between NH and PH3,PH is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp orbital and is more directional C Between NH and PH,NH is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp orbital and is more directional D Between NH and PHPH is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical's' orbital and is less directional

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Water is added to the solution M such that the mole fraction of water in the solution becomes 0.9.The boiling point of this solution is A)380.4 K B) 376.2K C375.5K D354.7K

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